Bridge Inspection Engineer (0-4 years) - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:  JMT's Hunt Valley, MD office is seeking a Bridge Inspection Engineer responsible for assisting a Professional Engineer in performing NBIS inspections of in-service transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and traffic device support structures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with contractor coordination
• Assist with scheduling access equipment
• Assist with preparing condition assessment reports
• Assist with developing repair recommendations and cost estimates
• Assist with preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and organization
• Ability to work on multiple project assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Experience in using Microsoft Office software including WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint
• Ability to write, speak, and communicate effectively

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program with a structural concentration
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or must be able to obtain within 1 year
• 0-4 years or more experience in performing in-service bridge safety, ancillary and other structural inspections
• Hold an active, valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Successfully completed FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection safety course meeting National Bridge Inspection Standards (23 CFR 650, Subpart C (FHWA-NHI-130055)
• Experience in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA Fall Protection Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training
• CSX/Norfolk Southern RR Contractor Safety Badge
• MTA RWP Training

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the office (50% of the time) and in the field (50% of the time). Field work will be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions and on uneven terrain or surfaces. Candidate must have the ability to perform inspections while bending, kneeling, or standing, and lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.  Work will require the operation of access equipment and performing inspections at heights requiring fall protection, and in confined spaces requiring confined space equipment. Field work may require short duration out-of-town travel.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.